tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post8179479656014495258..comments2024-03-25T03:48:55.554-04:00Comments on Journal Fodder Junkies: QuotesErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775864971912113731noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-44599950981741432782017-03-31T10:01:19.862-04:002017-03-31T10:01:19.862-04:00Awesome!Awesome!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16775864971912113731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-31066553775693851952017-02-22T10:09:12.412-05:002017-02-22T10:09:12.412-05:00This quote has been rolling around in my head sinc...This quote has been rolling around in my head since it was posted. There are multifaceted implications in interpretation. One can sit and do nothing; passively waiting for inspiration. For me, more often than not, inspiration makes me acutely aware of what I lack in skill. Over the last few weeks I have been mindful of my thought processes and at what point inspiration becomes demotivating. It has led to an incredible shift in my perspective on art. When considering something, I am now discovering what is tickling my brain about a specific piece. Instead of merely knowing I like something or trying to figure out what the artist was thinking, I am drawn to the movement, layers, brush strokes, colors, etc. It is more of an appreciation than admiration an is helping me to incorporate the elements that captivate me into my own project (even at the gym, while dancing, cleaning, etc.) everything is becoming a medium for artistic expression...even drawing in the Windex as it drips before I wash the window...little fleeting works that will probably forever be forgotten, but help me grow and develop. For me, the getting to work part is the intentional, mindful, seeking of inspiration at any given moment; looking at what is happening right in front of me and capturing the smallest thing and giving it attention and nurturing its growth even IF the end result is not what I expected, desired, or intended. It is intentional development of habit that becomes alive and free in my spontaneity. All of it leads to improving skills and abilities, just like exercise leads to strength and cardiovascular benefits. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886806355535547476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683073059397064234.post-52383330746170271552017-02-22T09:49:02.573-05:002017-02-22T09:49:02.573-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886806355535547476noreply@blogger.com